Top Indiana lawmakers targeting opioid abuse, job training
Members of the Indiana House and Senate held their annual Organization Day meetings Tuesday, ahead of the 2018 legislative session set to begin in early January.
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House Democratic Leader Pelath to step down from top post
The Michigan City lawmaker said he also won’t seek reelection next year, although he plans to finish his term.
Indiana candidate’s DC-area home complicates Senate campaign
Although living outside the state is hardly a first for members of Indiana's congressional delegation, past elections signal Rep. Luke Messer’s address could complicate his run for U.S. Senate.
5 Republicans want chance to take on incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly
U.S. Reps. Todd Rokita and Luke Messer, former state Rep. Mike Braun, and two others have so far filed to face off in the GOP primary next spring.
Senate GOP tax bill would delay biz cut, undo deductions
Senate Republicans revealed the details of their sweeping tax legislation Thursday, including a one-year delay in plans for a major corporate tax cut despite strident opposition from the White House and others in their own party.
Pence touts GOP tax overhaul in visit to Indiana
Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday that a GOP effort to overhaul the U.S. tax code for the first time in three decades is neither a Republican or a Democrat issue, but a "jobs issue."
Ohio firm buys Indiana Legislative Insight, sister publications
Ed Feigenbaum, long-time publisher of Indiana Legislative Insight, Indiana Gaming Insight and Indiana Education Insight, says he has no plans to leave the operation he founded despite its sale.
Bill Styring, economist and author, dies at 72
William Styring III, an Indianapolis native who had a long and influential career in Indiana conservative politics, died Monday.
Trump enjoys early success with GOP-led Senate on judges
President Donald Trump is having more success getting judges confirmed than Democrat Barack Obama did at this early stage in their presidencies, and that disparity is expected to increase this week.
Trump-Russia collusion probe intensifies as three are charged
The federal investigation into whether President Donald Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia took a major turn Monday when authorities revealed that three people were charged with crimes ranging from money laundering and tax evasion to lying to the FBI.
Suit: Indiana Secretary of State’s office broke election law
A government watchdog group is suing Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson, accusing her office of allowing voters to be illegally purged from the state's voting rolls.
Holcomb tells INDOT to leave I-465 out of interstate tolling study
Gov. Eric Holcomb says he has directed the Indiana Department of Transportation not to include the Interstate 465 loop around Indianapolis in a strategic plan for tolling along certain Indiana interstate highways.
Counties populated with Democrats losing population
High housing costs in blue counties is the biggest factor contributing to the population loss, Redfin said.
GOP legislator joins race for Indiana congressional seat
State Rep. Jim Baird of Greencastle announced Thursday he's seeking the 4th District seat now held by GOP Rep. Todd Rokita, who's running for the Senate.
Mike Pence’s brother plans to run for Congress
Greg Pence, one of Mike Pence's older brothers, has filed a tax document indicating he will seek the eastern Indiana congressional seat that the vice president and former governor represented for 12 years.
Two Democrats top fundraising among Indiana’s House challengers
Two Democrats seeking to challenge first-term Republican U.S. Rep. Trey Hollingsworth for his southern Indiana seat have each raised more than $200,000 in the first three months of their candidacies.
Carmel City Council boosts Brainard’s pay by 6.55 percent
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard is getting a raise next year that’s larger than one given to other elected officials in the city, but at least one Carmel City Council member doesn’t think the increase is enough.
Spartz sworn in as senator after Kenley’s retirement
The Noblesville Republican said she has a desire to ensure limited government is the foundation of Hoosier policies, allowing for lower taxes and a free enterprise system.
Some national Democrats swoon over South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg
Buttigieg is balancing his duties as mayor of South Bend with his new role as fresh-faced spokesman for the progressive wing of the national Democratic Party
Donnelly raises $1.3M, boosting cash advantage over GOP contenders
Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly on Thursday reported $1.3 million in donations during the past three months, pushing his campaign war chest total up to $4.6 million.